As the Gerber family prepares to privately remember Presley Gerber, memories of the close bond between the 27-year-old and his younger sister, Kaia Gerber, are drawing renewed attention.

People reported that the family was considering a very intimate memorial, with sources saying Cindy Crawford, Rande Gerber and Kaia were still deciding how they wanted to honor Presley. Malibu was reportedly among the locations being considered because of his connection to the beach and surfing. The family has also asked for privacy during this difficult period.

For Kaia, memories of growing up alongside her brother have offered a glimpse into a relationship that existed far away from the cameras.

In a recent Vogue interview, Kaia reflected on their childhood in Malibu, recalling how Presley would surf and move through their close-knit community with the familiarity of someone who had grown up surrounded by the same friends and places.

The siblings also shared a connection through the modeling world. Both entered the industry as teenagers, and their careers occasionally brought them together. They appeared in a Calvin Klein campaign in 2018 and supported each other as they navigated life in the public eye.

Their bond was also reflected in tattoos. Presley had Kaia’s name tattooed on his arm, while Kaia later got a tattoo honoring him, including the nickname “Prez,” along with his birth year.

Just days before Presley’s pᴀssing, Kaia had also spoken about the support he gave her professionally. She described him as someone who watched episodes of her acting work and sent encouraging messages, showing that their connection remained important even as their careers took different paths.

Kaia has previously described her brother as someone who was unusually open about his personal struggles. She said his willingness to speak honestly about difficult experiences taught the family something about vulnerability and being human rather than hiding painful parts of life.

Now, as the family considers a private memorial, those memories take on an especially personal meaning. Rather than a public ceremony surrounded by cameras, reports indicate that the family wants a quiet gathering centered on relatives and close friends.

The details have not been finalized publicly, and the family has continued to ask for privacy. What remains clear from Kaia’s recollections is that Presley was not simply known to her as a member of a famous family. He was her brother, childhood companion, supporter and someone whose presence shaped her life long before either of them became familiar faces in the public eye.

Source: PEOPLE, Entertainment Weekly, Us Weekly